PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cole Foster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Chavo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chavo has chosen Rico Sauva by Girardo as his entrance music. The key to victory for Cole Foster has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Foster
vs
Chavo

180 cm
25
170 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

180 cm
28
170 lbs
10 - 11 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

El Zoido's Feeble Fightwear *** ROUPA DOS BROTHER*

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cole Foster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eddie Chavo!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chavo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chavo dives in and grabs Foster's left leg, looking for a takedown. Foster pushes down on Chavo's head and hops out.
Foster pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chavo misses with a looping right.
Foster throws a one two combo.
Foster misses with a double jab.
Foster moves away from the strike by Chavo.
Foster bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Chavo throws a lazy uppercut
letting Foster counter with a right hand.
Foster throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Foster lands with a slapping head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chavo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Chavo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nice body punch from Foster.
Foster takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Foster lands with a good body shot.
Chavo checks a low kick from Foster.
Chavo misses the shot to the body.
Chavo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Foster's head backwards.
Foster misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Foster.
Chavo lands a nice hook to Foster's body. Foster takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Foster lands a head kick. Chavo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Foster scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chavo doesn't seem bothered though.
Chavo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Chavo is looking to chop away at Foster's legs.

Foster gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Chavo to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Foster keeping full guard, as Chavo tries to pass.
Chavo passes Foster's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Chavo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Foster knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chavo on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Foster is trying to get back to full guard.
Foster trying to hold on to Chavo's head to control him but Chavo postures up.
Chavo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Foster keeps working.
Chavo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Eddie Chavo.
Chavo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Foster.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foster leaves Chavo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Some wild striking there from Foster.
Foster lands with a nice combination. Chavo backs away looking to recover.
Foster looks to land a combination but Chavo avoids it well.
Foster throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Chavo shoots in and drives through. Foster sprawls well.
Cole Foster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Chavo.
Foster throws a head kick that Chavo semi-blocks.
Chavo keeps the fight on the outside.
Chavo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Foster connects with the punch.
Cole Foster is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Foster gets caught napping as Chavo dives in and scores a takedown. Foster manages to retain guard.
Foster avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chavo postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Foster wants to stand and escape but Chavo is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Foster lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Chavo!
Chavo sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Chavo is refusing to be controlled, as Foster sits in half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Foster tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Chavo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Cole Foster will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Foster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Foster misses with a double jab.
Foster scores with a leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chavo.
Cole Foster is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chavo shoots in but Foster avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Foster tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chavo takes a body punch but keeps moving.

Foster moves into the clinch.

Foster breaks the clinch.
Cole Foster is winning the standup battle so far.
Chavo moves forwards but Foster connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Foster takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Foster moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nice jab there from Chavo.
Chavo misses with a looping right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Foster will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chavo scores with a body shot.
Foster misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chavo moves out of range of the body kick.
Chavo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Foster sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chavo somewhat.
Cole Foster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Chavo.
Foster thows a body shot but no joy.
Foster stuffs the takedown.
Foster walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Foster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chavo.
Foster misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chavo shoots in but Foster avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Good leg kick by Foster there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A good leg kick by Foster.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavo tried to score with a low kick but Foster checks it.

Chavo feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Foster manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chavo manages to get himself to full guard.

Chavo kicks Foster off and gets to his feet.
Cole Foster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Foster throws a front kick aimed at Chavo's knee but Chavo avoids it well.
Chavo misses with a double jab.
Foster is looking to wear down Chavo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Foster lands with a nice combination. Chavo backs away looking to recover.
Foster tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chavo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Foster throws a right and a left that both miss.
Foster throws a one two combo.
Chavo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Foster as he jumps to the side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Foster misses.
Chavo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Foster as he avoids it easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Foster.
Chavo shoots in looking for a takedown but Foster manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chavo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Foster fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chavo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Chavo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Foster. Foster obviously looking to wear him down.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Chavo.
Foster is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foster managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Chavo.
Foster wants to control but Chavo postures up.
Chavo in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Foster is looking for a sweep.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Foster defending against the ground and pound.
Chavo is chipping away with strikes.
Foster is trying to control Chavo's posture but Chavo avoids it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Foster is working to avoid the ground and pound but Chavo connects with a decent elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Cole Foster will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chavo is defended easily by Foster.
Foster misses with a wild combination.
Foster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chavo shoots in but no luck this time.
Chavo avoids the head kick by Foster.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Foster.
Chavo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chavo shoots in but no luck this time.
Cole Foster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Chavo.
A punch combination from Foster misses.
No joy there for Foster, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chavo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Foster jabs Chavo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Foster cracks the inside of Chavo's front leg.
Foster ducks under a wild hook from Chavo.
Foster tries to land a front kick but Chavo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Foster sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chavo somewhat.
Chavo avoids the body shot from Foster.
Foster misses with a few strikes there.
Chavo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Foster avoids it really well and circles away.
Foster works Chavo's body with a nice hook.
Chavo shoots in for a takedown but Foster shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Chavo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Foster defends it nicely.
Foster throws a combination. Chavo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Chavo walks into a straight right hand from Foster.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Foster!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavo blocks a low kick nicely.
Chavo throws a looping overhand right but Foster ducks down to avoid it.
Foster misses with a jab, cross combination.
Foster scores with a hook to the body. Chavo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chavo looks for a takedown but Foster sprawls well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Foster throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chavo misses with a wild combination.
Chavo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Chavo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chavo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chavo swinging wildly here.
Foster throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Foster as he jumps to the side.
Foster throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Foster turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Chavo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Foster connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Foster stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Foster wants it to stay on the feet.
Foster with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Foster lands a head kick. Chavo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Foster throws a one two combo.

Foster has managed to clinch.

Foster breaks the clinch.
Foster tries to clinch there but Chavo circles away.
Chavo moves out of range of the body kick.
Eddie Chavo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foster stuffs the takedown attempt from Chavo. Chavo gets slowly back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Foster throws a shot to the body.
Foster lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Chavo backs up against the cage.
Foster scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Foster throws a quick inside leg kick.
Good exchange - Foster coming out on top.
Chavo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Foster closes the distance and clinches.

Chavo pulls guard successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Foster is looking to stand up but Chavo won't let him.
Cole Foster is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Chavo looking for a guillotine here but Foster defends easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cole Foster showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Foster, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cole Foster!